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The holiday season is upon us yet again! For some, that looks like extra family time and creating memories with loved ones, but for others, this season is a constant reminder of grief, sadness and …
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By Asia "Flash" Fludd
Religious Affairs Airman, Whiteman Air Force Base
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12/5/22
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I believe that we have more in common than not.
All of us struggle with different battles throughout life. If we’re honest, we probably endure more struggles than joy. I try to keep things …
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By Stephanie Lefevers,
Contributing Columnist
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12/1/22
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I made one veggie too many, I didn’t get to make the chocolate bourbon pecan pie, I didn’t put enough stock in the stuffing/dressing, and I completely forgot the curried pumpkin soup. Oh, …
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By Deborah Mitchell,
Contributing Columnist
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12/1/22
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For eons, the Cabernet Sauvignon has been considered to be the ruling king of red wines. Several years ago, that position had been challenged by the Merlot, which failed miserably and the variety …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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12/1/22
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Mat 26:27-28 And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you; for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness …
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By Shawn Benson,
Senior Pastor, Harvest Church
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11/28/22
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In one of my previous Thanksgiving columns, I wrote about some of my traditions for the fall holiday. Some involve favorite foods, some involve the people I spend the day with, and some are unique …
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By Nicole Cooke, nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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11/25/22
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Now that we have finished the rush of protecting and preparing plants for the cold weather, it is finally time for a slower pace for the gardener.
If you are lucky, you may be growing some greens …
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By Susan Burch, Contributing Columnist
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11/25/22
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At some time or other, we have all run into the “wine expert” who pans sweet wines as wines for amateurs.
First, the definition of said expert; X is the unknown and a spurt is a …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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11/25/22
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The holiday season is here. Beginning with Thanksgiving, our society moves into a season filled with traditions from the menu items to the decorations, even to travel plans. Calendars fill with …
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By Susan Smith,
Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Warrensburg
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11/21/22
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As a reporter and editor, part of my job is telling people’s stories. We often cover breaking news or government meetings, but we also publish feature stories about community members. Through …
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By Nicole Cooke, nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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11/17/22
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Just under 50% of Pettis County voters participated in last Tuesday’s election. That is nothing short of pitiful, and it’s certainly disappointing. For the life of me, I will never …
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By Deborah Mitchell,
Contributing Columnist
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11/17/22
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I nostri amici italiani (our Italian friends) have sent over to this country a shipload of white wine just in time for our Thanksgiving feastivities.
Italian white wines have always lived in …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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11/17/22
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As I write these words, it’s 10 days after All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1). For centuries, Christians have heard together on that day Jesus’ Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. That …
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By Joel Kurz,
Pastor, Bethlehem Lutheran Church
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11/14/22
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My kids didn’t want to get up in the total darkness this morning. I don’t blame them. I didn’t want to get up either. When they did make it out of bed, they were disoriented and …
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By Liz Schleicher,
Contributing Columnist
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11/10/22
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“Will you do your part” (about our climate emergency) was how I ended my article in September. An immediate thing you can do, since the leaves are finally dropping after an …
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By Phil Miller, Contributing Columnist
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11/10/22
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I am a bit annoyed with the American wine industry as I believe they are attempting to price themselves out of existence and are currently working hard to do just that. Wine has become a …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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11/10/22
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I’m tired of broken campaign promises. Red vs. blue binary thinking. Pre-determined “hot-button issues” meant to stir up drama and emotion and distract voters from our …
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By Liz Schleicher,
Contributing Columnist
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11/3/22
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I would like to digress from my usual review of wines and go to the question or problem of what to do with a bottle of wine that has not been finished.
There are many gadgets and gizmos on …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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11/3/22
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And those Italian wines just keep on coming.
This time, the wines are from the Island of Sicily, which is located just off of the toe of the Italian “boot'' and has a very hot and …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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10/27/22
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As book challenges continue to rise in America, seeing a decades-long high last year, according to the American Library Association, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has also decided to turn …
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By Nicole Cooke, nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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10/27/22
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